Top 10 high school football tight ends in Southern California

Tight ends to watch

John Carroll; St. Francis; 6-3; 220; Sr.; Can catch and block.

Chris Bounds; Chaminade; 6-4; 250; Sr.; Has strength and agility.

Aaron Haigler; SO Notre Dame; 6-7; 250; Sr.; Versatile three-sport athlete.

Nico Lima; Camarillo; 6-3; 235; Sr.; Had 40 receptions as a junior.

John McGill; St. Bonaventure; 6-3; 230; Sr.; Makes terrific blocks down field.

Shannon Miller; Crespi; 6-2; 220; Sr.; Made tough catches in summer competitions.

Michael Neal; Etiwanda; 6-5; 200; Sr.; Committed to Washington.

Jamie Nunley; Vista Murrieta; 6-5; 215; Sr.; Committed to Arizona.

Kyle Penniston; Mater Dei; 6-5; 235; Sr.; Committed to Wisconsin.

Keanu Saleapaga; Gahr; 6-5; 245; Jr.; Has intriguing size.

Others

Woody Brandom; Corona Santiago; 6-4; 220; Sr.; Converted tackle with good hands.

Foster Dixson; Fairfax; 6-6; 230; Sr.; Has mobility, coordination, and skills.

Joe Wysocki; Los Alamitos; 6-3; 220; Sr.; Known for his blocking.

Coming Sunday: A look at the region’s top high school running backs